Antibacterial activity and phytochemical analysis of Vochysia divergens (Vochysiaceae).
J Ethnopharmacol
; 47(2): 97-100, 1995 Jul 07.
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ABSTRACT
Vochysia divergens Pohl (Vochysiaceae) is a tree commonly found in wet soils of 'Pantanal' of Mato Grosso, Brazil, and used in folk medicine against infections and asthma. We have studied different extracts and some isolated compounds from this plant for antibacterial activity. From the extracts of the stem bark beta-sitosterol, betulinic acid and sericic acid were isolated. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) for Staphylococcus aureus were ethanolic extract (MIC = 1.5 mg/ml); ethyl acetate extract (MIC = 2.0 mg/ml); and sericic acid (MIC = 1.0 mg/ml). Escherichia coli was resistant until 5 mg/ml.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Staphylococcus aureus
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Extratos Vegetais
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Escherichia coli
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Antibacterianos
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Ethnopharmacol
Ano de publicação:
1995
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Article